Analyst - Financial Planning

We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.POSITION PURPOSE:The financial department aims to provide sound financial guidance to the affiliate, while playing a key business partner role, influencing decisions, and driving productivity to achieve business results.
This role is the primary financial contact for one of our Sales and Marketing Business Units.
Activities include financial control, planning & forecasting, reporting and business case analysis.
The position requires a strong knowledge of finance and accounting.
It requires excellent communication skills as the candidate will be working closely with Senior Management, global and regional groups, as well as internal and external partners.POSITION MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:Provide comprehensive financial support for their own areaCooperate in mid- and long-term forecasting for Sales and OPEXProvide relevant reporting (quantitative & qualitative) for their own areaProvide value-added financial analytics to support business initiatives and decisionsStreamline the Financial Planning department processes, implementing automation where possibleFiduciary responsibility:- Support the business to be compliant to financial policies and procedures- Maintain internal controls and compliance as relates to job responsibilitiesREQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS:University degree in Economics, Finance or engineering (international studies are a strong plus) 2-3 years' experience in financial analysis/consulting in a multinational company (experience abroad is a plus)Experience in cross-functional work/projectsFluent in Italian and EnglishAnalytical skillsPresentation/communicationskillsAbility to influence business partnersAbility to deal across culturesDetail oriented but still able to see bigger pictureHigh level of initiative and willingness to challenge the status quoPlanning and organizational skills, with ability to prioritizeProblem solving skillsPositive attitudeProficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel and PowerPointLilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.#WeAreLilly